Tasks:

Attend weekly outreach and church gatherings as the team builds relationships with students and families

Become acquainted with international university students who often come from countries closed to westerners, as well as with Ukrainian students

Live in a student dorm and study Russian at a local university

Participate in planning activities such as retreats for international students

Specific Qualifications:

A teachable spirit and willingness to submit to SEND Ukraine and Ukrainian leadership

Willingness to live in a dorm at a standard of living much lower than the average American dorm

Ability to live independently (wash own clothes, prepare own meals, clean an apartment, etc.)

Ability to be responsible for your own spiritual growth (some shepherding provided)

Some previous study of Russian language is helpful but not required

This outreach to international students and young families in Kyiv desires to see a healthy multinational church grow through people coming to Christ. The church plant is contemporary in nature and seeks to create a safe environment for people of all backgrounds to come and explore their spiritual questions. Special attention is given to reaching internationals from closed countries, in addition to reaching Ukrainians.

International student interns apply to study the Russian language at a local university, build relationships with other international students, and work closely with the SEND team to reach out to international students. Interns may live in a dorm with other students.

This is one of SEND's internships that may qualify for academic credit. Please contact us for additional information.